CardCade is an online marketplace for buying and selling graded trading card slabs, offering industry‑lowest fees that start at 4% or less. The platform rewards every trade with CadeCoins, which users can redeem for fee discounts, exclusive prizes, or limited‑edition cards, effectively lowering costs the more they trade. With a user base of over 1,200 collectors, CardCade combines a simple interface with a built‑in loyalty program to streamline card collecting.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Collectors of graded trading cards often face high transaction fees and limited incentives when buying or selling on traditional marketplaces, which reduces profitability and discourages active trading.
Solution
CardCade provides an online marketplace dedicated to graded card slabs that charges industry‑low fees, starting at 4% and up to 50% lower than typical platforms. The site rewards every trade action—purchasing, selling, or listing—with CadeCoins, a native points system that can be redeemed for additional fee discounts, exclusive prizes, or limited‑edition cards. A transparent pricing model and a tiered reputation system give users clear cost expectations and unlock progressively better rewards and marketplace access as activity increases. The platform also curates a selection of high‑value sports and hobby cards, simplifying discovery for serious collectors.
Target Audience
Primary users are collectors and traders of graded sports, hobby, and Pokémon cards who seek a cost‑effective, reward‑driven platform for buying and selling slabs.
Features
- Transaction fees as low as 4%, with additional reductions available through CadeCoin redemption
- CadeCoins earned on every buy, sell, or listing, redeemable for fee discounts, exclusive prizes, or limited‑edition cards
- Tiered reputation levels that grant lower fees, higher rewards, and exclusive marketplace access
- Transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden charges
- Curated inventory of high‑value sports and hobby graded cards
- User‑friendly interface designed for quick listing and secure trade execution